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I love to make art, but I don’t always like to set it up and clean up afterwards. But that doesn’t mean my kiddo can’t create on her own! Here are some of the many ways I make art and creativity accessible for her on a daily basis.
Posted in Creative Life, Creativity, Easy Crafts to Make, Homeschool

Art All The Time—Create Opportunities for Your Child to Create

We love to make art projects of all kinds around here. But I’ll be honest, sometimes I don’t want to deal with the clean up…

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One of my favorite creative prompts is to simply use what I already have on hand. I open up my craft drawers and start playing. It's the best ever.
Posted in Creative Play Challenge, Creativity, Resources, Tips

Creative Prompt: Use What You Have

This week on The Creative Play Challenge, we’re going to do one my favorite things. Our prompt is to use what you have to make…

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Posted in Creative Play Challenge, Life, Resources, Tips

Thank-Full

It’s Thanksgiving week here in the U.S. and I’m writing this post a bit early so I can truly take the week off with my…

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Such a great way to get remind myself of what really matters in life. I'm going to try this for Thanksgiving this year.
Posted in Creative Play Challenge, Creative Retreat, Creativity, Holiday, Resources, Tips

Things That Make Me Happy {An Exercise in Thanksgiving}

Have you ever written a “Things That Make Me Happy” list? It’s a great exercise to develop a more thankful heart! As I’m writing this,…

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Ever wonder how a bundle of printables is made? This is a behind the scenes look at the process of making gift tags, wrapping paper, bunting, and a coloring sheet! This gift wrap bundle is perfect for Christmas, birthdays, and any time you want to send a sweet gift.
Posted in Blogging, Creative Retreat, Tips

The Making of The Creative Retreat Gift Wrap Bundle

I don’t know about you but I love to learn about the behind-the-scenes workings of a business. So today, I’m going to take you on…

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Here's a list of great ideas on how to be a tourist in your own town. Don't wait until someone comes for a visit; you can have a mini-vacation whenever you like!
Posted in Creative Play Challenge, Creative Retreat, Creativity, Resources, Retreat Ideas, Tips

How to Be a Tourist in Your Own Town

So . . . this post on how to be a tourist in your own town has literally been sitting in outline form in my…

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I'm trying idea number 4 in this list today. So many great ideas to try—I'm so glad I found this post on living more creatively!
Posted in Creativity, Tips

10 Ways to Keep You Going Creatively

When we have time to get into a creative flow, it’s pure bliss. Ideas flow, projects feel great, fulfillment fills our hearts. Yet, other times…

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Have leftover paint? Here are a few of my favorite ways to use it up!
Posted in Creativity, Tips

My Favorite Way to Use Leftover Paint

Today I’m sharing my favorite way to use leftover paint, whether it’s a puddle of acrylics I have leftover from a larger scale painting or…

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Yes! This is why I go on a walk or run every day. That time outside really helps to refresh my spirit and gets those creative juices flowing. I had a feeling I wasn't the only one. :)
Posted in Creative Play Challenge, Creativity, Resources, Tips

How Walking Helps Creativity

Today’s prompt for the Creative Play Challenge is simple: go on a walk to gather inspiration. If going outside is not a possibility for you,…

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Click to meet the amazing artist behind Two Easels, Veronica Zubek.
Posted in Tips, What Creativity Looks Like series

What Creativity Looks Like: Meet Veronica Zubek

Welcome back to our What Creativity Looks Like series. I started this series in June in order to introduce you to some amazingly creative women.…

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I need these in my life! This is a simple tutorial on how to make artist powerup cards—you know, just like the powerups you get when you play video games! These cards will help you get out of the creative doldrums and can be personalized to no end. Where have these been all my life?! :)
Posted in Crafts, Creative Play Challenge, Creativity, Resources, Tips

Make Your Own Artist Powerup Rewards Cards

Artist Powerup Rewards Cards might just be the key to getting out of the creative doldrums! They’re also just plain FUN to make! Welcome to…

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Why didn't I think of this? I tried these and came up with over 50 blog post ideas within 20 minutes. Whoohoo!
Posted in Blogging, Tips

How to Come Up With Blog Post Ideas

“How do you come up with blog post ideas?” is one of the most asked questions I see in Facebook groups for bloggers. Most of…

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What a sweet interview with one of my favorite creative bloggers! Meet Emily from Two Purple Couches on littlegirldesigns.com today!
Posted in Tips, What Creativity Looks Like series

What Creativity Looks Like: Meet Emily

Welcome back to our What Creativity Looks Like series. Every week this summer (and now fall!), I’ve been introducing you to some amazingly creative women.…

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Learn how to write a creative manifesto to remind yourself to silence your inner critic and keep on doing the beautiful work of creating. Love this.
Posted in Creative Play Challenge, Creativity, Resources, Tips

Write a Personal Creative Manifesto

Have you ever written a personal creative manifesto? I love writing these because often, they’re the exact words I need to hear when I’m feeling…

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Meet Julie from Tokyo Blossom Boutique this week in the What Creativity Looks Like series! Learn about the inspiration behind her creations and what keeps her going as a mompreneur. via littlegirldesigns.com
Posted in Tips, What Creativity Looks Like series

What Creativity Looks Like: Meet Julie

Welcome back to our What Creativity Looks Like series. Every week this summer (and now fall!), I’ve been introducing you to some amazingly creative women.…

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Explore your inner artist with our FREE 52 week Creative Play Challenge! Every week, we'll have a prompt to work on as well as a private Facebook community to cheer each other on. You can participate every week or whenever you feel the creative urge. Let's do this! :)
Posted in Creative Play Challenge, Creativity, Resources, Tips

Introducing: The Creative Play Challenge

Update: Hey guys, The Creative Play Challenge is now finished. However, you can still access many of the prompts we completed here on The Creative…

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I stumbled upon Kim Knight's whimsical doodle art bags last Christmas and have loved watching her style evolve into mixed media paintings and sketches. Come over and meet Kim, and hear about her story today on the blog!
Posted in Tips, What Creativity Looks Like series

What Creativity Looks Like: Meet Kim

Welcome back to our What Creativity Looks Like series. Every week this summer (and now fall!), I’ve been introducing you to some amazingly creative women.…

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This crafter saves BIG time on her art and craft supplies. I had never heard of several of these ideas—so cool!
Posted in Crafts, Creativity, Tips

17 Ways I Save on Craft Supplies

As an artist, I’ll admit to going through a fair share of art supplies in my lifetime. I’ll also admit to my happy place being…

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Here's my simple bullet journal method that I use for blogging. It's simple and is completely customizable for YOU. LOVE this.
Posted in Blogging, Crafts, Tips

My Blog Bullet Journal

First of all, thanks for all the comments and emails on my bullet journal post from last week. I’m so glad I’m not the only…

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The What Creativity Looks Like series continues this week with Joyce-Ellen, the maker behind BindingRewinding. She makes all kinds of treasures from necklaces to mini happy mail. Learn more about her thoughts re: creativity in this post! :)
Posted in Tips, What Creativity Looks Like series

What Creativity Looks Like: Meet Joyce-Ellen

Welcome back to our What Creativity Looks Like series. Every week this summer, I’ve been introducing you to some amazingly creative women. My hope is…

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“But soon there breathed a wind on me, Nor sound “But soon there breathed a wind on me,
Nor sound nor motion made:
Its path was not upon the sea,
In ripple or in shade.

It raised my hair, it fann’d my cheek
Like a meadow-gale of spring—
It mingled strangely with my fears,
Yet it felt like a welcoming.”

—Samuel Taylor Coleridge

I probably read The Rime of the Ancient Mariner in school…the fact that I can’t quite remember when or if proves it didn’t make an impact on me. 

But, with Malcolm Guite’s guidance in his work of a book, I now love this poem. He interweaves Coleridge’s life and faith with what became a prophetic poem for STC’s own life. I am so grateful for this book. 

I wanted to make a little painting for my dad for his birthday but having been steeped in the Mariner, I kept painting the sea. Thankfully, my dad loves the ocean. :)

This is a book I will come back to again and again—I think it will make an excellent mid-winter read. :)
I admit I sometimes schedule creative time. I don’t know why something so relaxing and fun gets pushed off to the side so very easily, but it does. So…onto the “to do” list it goes. 

Today we decided to try a project in a fairy and mermaid activity book. It is one of those books you buy with great intentions of doing all the projects and then you forget about it. But not today! We painted, waited for the paint to dry (five minutes), and then drew our details. My kiddo drew a picture 4x the size of mine and managed to make me two late Valentine’s Day hearts, a flower for Mother’s Day, and several additional art presents by the time I finished. She also gave me advice about who should get a heart wand, etc. in my picture. 

Now that I’m finished, I’m reminded once again of why I do this. Happiness abounds. 

#creativeretreat #happyjournal #happyjournalhappylife #poscapens
Just a reminder to be kind to yourself. 💕 Just a reminder to be kind to yourself. 💕
Summer means more time for art journaling. The bac Summer means more time for art journaling. The background for this girl has been waiting for years in one of my older sketchbooks. I thought it was time to finally finish it. 💗

Hope you're all able to get some creative time in this week. It does wonders for your 💗!

#mycreativeretreat #happyjournalhappylife #artjournallove
I asked my daughter how she would illustrate this I asked my daughter how she would illustrate this verse from the Psalm of Ascents. She picked up her sketchbook and whipped out the second picture within minutes. I love how she thinks—the first image shows a girl sitting inside while it rains and the second one shows her outside with sunglasses enjoying a sunny day. 

I don’t know if I’ll illustrate each one of these Psalms as I do this 21 days of prayer with @revelationwellness but it was fun to sit down and sketch a bit today. 

#happyjournalhappylife #rwwalkingprayer #psalmsofascent #sketchdaily
I love June. Walked in the forest. Found aphids f I love June.

Walked in the forest.
Found aphids for our ladybug larvae. (Priorities, people.)
Bought watercolor paper + new paints. 
Painted.
Ate dark chocolate.
Finished Tom's Midnight Garden (one of my favorite kids' books that I never read as a kid!)

And other things too.
I love June.
Two posts in a day because this quote from @sarahw Two posts in a day because this quote from @sarahwanders must be shared. Her new book comes out in a couple of weeks, and it is so breathtakingly beautiful.
One of my favorite verses. I’m thinking about ha One of my favorite verses. I’m thinking about happy journaling some of the Psalms of Ascent as I do the 21 Days of Walking by  @revelationwellness this month. Sketching and writing and doodling (which is the same as sketching, I know 😂) are how I process things so I might as well. 😊 

Hope you all have a lovely {and creative} week!

#happyjournal #happyjournalhappylife #mycreativeretreat #psalmsofascent
This book. @sarahwanders poured her heart into thi This book. @sarahwanders poured her heart into this one, and it is a treasure I will keep coming back to again and again. If you struggle with mental health challenges or wonder where God is in all the mess of our broken world...if you just need some light in your current reading that leads you to beauty and hope in a new, healing way...this book is for you. 

I’ve written this caption over a series of days, trying to find the words I want to use...especially since it is so beautifully written by Sarah. All I can say is give your soul a gift and retreat away with this book. You will not regret it. 

I received an early copy as part of her launch team for this book, but I’ll be rereading my good old-fashioned copy as soon as I get it in the mail. Can’t wait to highlight and underline all the things!

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